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Richmond National Battlefield Park
Between 1861 and 1865, Union armies repeatedly set out to capture Richmond, capital of the Confederacy, and end the Civil War. Three of those campaigns came within a few miles of the city. The park commemorates eleven different sites associated with those campaigns, including the battlefields at Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, and Cold Harbor. Established in 1936, the park protects 763 acres of historic ground.
Contact Information
Richmond National Battlefield Park 3215 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23223 (804)226-1981 - Visitor Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Car
Traveling north-south on I-95: take exit 75 then follow signs to park visitor center located at 490 Tredegar Street. Park Rangers will provide maps for touring the battlefields. Traveling east on I-64: follow to intersection with I-95 south. Follow directions for I-95. Traveling west on I-64, use the 5th Street (downtown) exit for the Richmond Civil War Visitor Center at Tredegar Iron Works. Take 5th Street to end, turn right onto Tredegar Street, then right into parking lot.
Getting Around
Weather
Summer--hot and humid; Winter--mild. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with walking shoes.
Activities
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Recommended Activities Touring historical sites at each park unit, participating in park sponsored programs, picnicking at Fort Harrison unit.
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